Vermicelli Biryani / Semiya Biryani
an easy , quick flavorful dish made using Vermicelli, vegetables and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Vermicelli
- 1 big Onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2-3 nos Green Chilli, slit
- 2 medium size Tomato, chopped
- 1 medium size Capsicum , chopped
- 1 cup Mixed Veggies , chopped
- few sprigs Coriander leaves, chopped
- 8-10 leaves Mint leaves
- 1/4 tsp Haldi / turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder / Biryani Masala / Kitchen King Masala / Pav Bhaji Masala
- 1/2 Lemon
To Temper
- 2-3 tbsp Oil / Oil + Ghee
- 1 no Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds / Jeera
- 1/4 tsp Saunf / fennel seeds
- 2 nos Cardamom / Elaichi
- 1 inch piece Cinnamon/ dalchini
- 3-4 nos Cloves/ Lavang
Instructions
- I usually use roasted Anil Vermicelli . Hence no need to roast them again. If it's un roasted Bambino vermicelli , add a tsp of ghee and roast till crisp and aromatic. Keep aside to use later.
- Heat Oil + Ghee . Add Bay leaf , Jeera , Saunf and crushed whole spices ( in a mortar pestle , slightly crush cinnamon , cardamom and cloves ) .
- Add Onion , Ginger garlic paste and green chilli . Saute till translucent.
- Once onion are translucent , add chopped tomatoes , capsicum , salt and haldi . Saute till tomatoes are mushy.
- Next add mixed veggies which ever you have handy or like . I have added beans, carrot, peas , cauliflowerSaute 1-2 mins.
- Add red chilli powder and garam masala powder / biryani masala / pav bhaji masala. Saute 1-2 mins.
- Once veggies and masala s are mixed well, add water . Bring to boil . Around 1: 2 ratio is what i follow .
- When water is boiling , add chopped coriander leaves and squeeze lime. If you have mint add that too.
- When water is boiling nicely , Add roasted vermicelli . Mix nicely.
- Cover and cook for 4-5 mins.
- Enjoy Vermicelli Pulao hot .
